Past History of Some Carriage Restorations at Engels Coach Shop 

Fantastic stuff. Narrating over the top of the photos is great.

Whoa, the first one is absolutely gorgeous. Liked this narration of old works, a bit sad some of them didn't come now, so we could see them in more detail, but eh, what can you do. As always, stunning work and attention to detail.

I like this step back in history. Hope you do more of these.

Nothing wrong with going back into meormy bank and showing some of your great work

Very good work. Craftsman and artist! I have kept pictures of brick work my son and I have done. We show them off every now and then just to prove dirty old bricklayers can be artistic. Meticulous arrangers of artistic burnt clay products! Greg

Not many craftsman can display a portfolio like this one. Beautiful work! I am amazed by your knowledge of all of the trades that need to be employed to make these transformations. Thanks again for letting us be a part of this magnificent craftsmanship.

I'm from indonesia, i like all of your video's Sir...that is so inspiring.

you sir are a true MASTER CRAFTSMAN i enjoy watching your video.s very much thank you

I’ve just discovered your videos and have to say I’m in total awe of your craftsmanship. You can turn your hand to anything it seems - a true jack of all trades rather than the so called ‘specialists’ prevalent today. Some truly marvellous restorations with exacting attention to the finished quality of the job. As my Dad used to say, “if a job’s worth doing, it’s worth doing well”. Botched repairs previously done and hidden are so common in today’s market, it’s really refreshing to watch a real craftsman at work. Thanks so much for your weekly video instalments. They’re looked forward to with great anticipation. I hope you continue to bring such delights to your You Tube viewers. Wonderfully enjoyed!

I hope that you have transferred your skills to a younger generation.

First of all, I can't believe there are only 125 comments!. and the fact that I have not found this video before now. Once again your workmanship is impeccable, and untouchable. My two favorite craftsmen to watch are you , and Thomas Johnson furniture restoration expert. in Maine. you both exhibit true quality craftsmanship. and its obvious you both love your trades, and except nothing but the best quality of work. Thank you for all the time you take to do the work. in the first place. and even better yet the time and editing to show us what it is that you love and do. God Speed.and thanks for sharing.

You are a very talented tradesman I hope someone out there is leaning your trade or will it be lost for ever.

I always enjoy your videos. Great music this time though.

and again thanks for talented professional work. artistic work I should say.

Jeepers! Fixing up an old unit can be like grabbing onto a tar-baby...one thing leads to another!

The older I get, the more I realize that the pride and craftsmanship that you hold dear to will soon be a faded memory... What with the inception of 3-D printers and the "I want it now" attitude of these younger generations, true artful craftsmanship will soon go the way of all great things... A thousand years from now some archeologist will stumble upon some of your artistic endeavors and they will scratch their collective heads and wonder just how that ancient carriage was created without the use of modern day technology... I am Blessed to have seen you do what you do so very well!

Very interesting, Dave, thanks for posting. Didn't mind it not being a live post at all, if you feel like doing more like this. And I know not everyone is into seeing the upholstery work, but as a crucial part of what you do, I wouldn't mind seeing a little more. The diamond tuck and roll looked amazing.

I enjoyed it very much! Thank you. The Rockaway is a favorite of mine! Also was very impressed with the bending on the Cutter.

Thank you ECS. The work you do is art work! As always beautiful work. If i knew of someone that needed a cutter i would tell them in a heart beat.

Oh how i know this. It is the same with restoring furniture (which is my profession). You look closer...you open something up.....aaand well, it was pandoras box again.

It was good to see that shady individuals are nothing new. Beauty is only paint deep. Never buy ANYTHING with new paint or siding unless you see proof of the work done by a professional. As always a great video. Thanks for posting!!

Very interesting!!! You my friend are a Master Workman in all of the trades that you do, to either repair or replace… And build from the very beginning!!! I do appreciate your videos, thank You so very much !

I love the past, you do beautiful work and just love your channel. This video was great. Take care, looking forward to your next. Bye for now

Another film I enjoyed. Thanks. Were most wagons and coaches sold in the region they were manufactured. Did any manufacturers have national distribution?

Have you ever thought of doing a video describing how carriage and wagon part and style names carried over into automobiles? While some part names and styles remained somewhat constant, others sort of morphed over time. As an example the "dashboard" on a wagon or carriage I believe was the board that protected occupants from being hit by the horse's hooves while traveling, while in an automobile it's the part that contains the instrument cluster, glove box, radio, etc. Same name but slightly different location and purpose.

I liked the video, but I would rather watch you fix the buggy’s and wagons

Whoever was riding in that Brougham was traveling in style. Very nice

Really enjoy the old pics and the stories that go with them, did the sleigh sell ? its Febuary 2022

Really neat to see the old restorations. Show more if you have them, thanks! ....13

Dave, are the panels you refer to, a single peel, or a lamination of a few? It would be interesting to see how the panels were made back in the day.

If only we could do as well with people that need character and societal realignment repairs.

If you decide to make a calendar of your before and after wagon pictures I would like to buy one.

Give us a video on different styles of coaches and different manufacturers.

Absolutely amazing work any craftsman can appreciate . I never get tired of watching these videos thanks for posting

In the intro is a pack horse in a meadow, Do you mess with the horse pack carriers?

Absolutely fantastic work.

That’s some beautiful work sir.

I was wondering if you ever made or repaired a large Conestoga wagon?

Love what you do Dave, the way you work and how you work, excellent! Not to mention your RU-vid skill is by far the best I've seen. Thank you for taking the time to put these videos together.

I could watch you work all day, and have. You are an artist, sir.

The other thing I meant to ask, is Fish plating the same as a “Butterfly”

enjoyed it very much Thanks

Incredible work! You are a true Master!

Beautiful work Dave.!!

I would be interested in a discussion of your bid and contract process. In the case of hidden damage, is that pre-approved, or do you call the owner to find whether they want it fixed or left alone, or do you bid high and perhaps refund for anticipated repairs which were actually not required?

This man can fix the crack of dawn or a broken heart

So glad I found your channel. I know nothing about this kind of vehicles and enjoy learning about them. Especially enjoyed the series about the 20 Mule Team Borax wagons. Thanks for sharing.😃

I injoyed this very much.

I remember one of those projects the others are new to me.

I watched the "Adventures of Sherlock Holmes starring Jeremy Brett as Sherlock Holmes some years back. There was one London scene where Holmes and Watson stepped into a Brougham and I'd swear it looked just as the "Broughm - After" photo did. It sure is beautiful. Thanks for sharing.

Dear Mr. Engels, it's a great pleasure for me to look your videos. You are a genious craftsman! Many greetings from Bovenden near by Göttingen, Lower Saxony, Germany

I love watching your videos. After watching your videos I have been looking for an old wagon to rebuild this winter.

Seu trabalho é fantástico Senhor Dave !!! Já pensou em restaurar uma carruagem da Wells Fargo ?

Jimminy Cricket ur a legend..

The first car companies employed coach body builders to build their bodies. Thanks, I was hoping you had some coach rebuilds on video.

That was a real treat...thanks. I’ve not seen American wagons like these before and the style and models were great to see. I never dreamt they would be upholstered like that either. Perhaps you could make a suit for me! I really liked the idea of using an iron before for small jobs. I’ve never done steam bending before, but I’m going to see if I can use this method on inlay banding. I doubt it will work because of all the different woods in it, but you never know. I’ll tell you how it pans out!

Very good as usual. What would be interesting to me. Would be a shop tour. Am also interested in how you acquired the specialized tools. Keep it up!

Great work! And in so many different crafts, and gentleman too, nice to see someone with manners now and then, not five seconds in shouting subscribe! And like before you even see the video. Regards from Scotland.

Estou assistindo todos os videos, achei magnifico, meus parabéns adorei!!! Brasil. Estado de São Paulo Cidade de Vinhedo Vila Planalto Centro!!!!!

Wow your work is really amazing and reproducing those delicate flower motifs was really pleasing to see, very sweet and dear touch to it. You really are a brilliant craftsmen.

It is always a treat to see some other projects you have done. Maybe you could do this more often, if you have the materials to do so. Watching these jobs, I can only think how the owners reacted when your "small repair and repaint" turned into, shall we say, much more than anticipated. Each one of these are true works of art blending history and artistry together to make masterpieces. Keep the great stuff coming!

“Aaand I discovered a few little problems and HAD to fix them up...” 😆😅😄 👍🏼

Would love to know the history of the items you work on. Where they were used, by whom and during what time period. I'm sure others have said it but really appreciate you taking the time to document your talents.

It's wonderful your archiving and showing fine craftsman ship! Thanks!

Thank you for keeping this wonderful history going and I love how you go above and beyond for your customers. If I ever get rich I want a wagon of my own. My Grandma when she was 2 yrs came by wagon train to Northwest Arkansas.

Great work. Wish I could have seen videos of the sleigh repairs. Enjoyed the pics though. Thanks for posting it.

Dave, I started watching your videos just before the end of the Borax Wagons project, so the pictures from before that were very enjoyable. It gave me a bit of an idea of what I missed. Thank you so much.

Looks more like ship building than anything else..wow!

when coachbuilders really were coachbuilders & not just rip off a panel, replace it & paint

you are the best. thanks

Wow, just wow! Amazing work. No wonder everyone brings you their stuff to fix... : )

That rockaway carriage, did they always have windows in the doors or were they sometimes just curtained? Looking at one for sale tomorrow.

love these videos

Awesome just awesome.

Wow! Love the Rockaway, and the details, both wood and paint, on that cutter! Fabulous!

I wonder how the guy that left rework undone for you to find when asked to paint and upholster handles the revelation that he didn't complete his task on the Rock-A-Way ? I myself was asked by my bosses to go behind guys that left things undone or incorrect and fix them. There was never too much said about it but I remember many times admitting to my own mistakes and trying to learn from the guy that came behind me. I was mostly embarrassed and humbled but lots of guys don't really feel that way :( :) Nice video and great craftsmanship. Thanks for sharing again :)Sincerely .................

Wow! That cutter came out nice as did the others. Too bad California get so little snow! Lol! 😀

loved the trip through the past, you almost have to be a shipright also but you can handle that--right??

you said the Amish did a good job I've never known an Amish to do a good quality job the only make it look good and put pretty paint on it.

Wow, amazing. Want it done right? Take it to Engels Coach Shop.

Never a bad video. Beautiful craftsmanship.

Oh man some outstanding work as usual. I will be standing by for more Mr Engels

I would have liked to have seen a restoration video. So interesting. Thanks for the upload.

whats the irish music at the begining called thanxs . great video by the way

I'm like you on my drawings. I just can't stand to let sloppy work pass me by.

Really nice!!

sometimes it is one step forward and three steps back to fix something. been the on house rebuilding

Whether a live video or just still photographs it is still a great video to watch of the work you have done restoring so much of the beauty of horse drawn vehicles from the past.

Now THAT was a step back in time - does that mean you have invented a time machine, Dave?

Beautiful job my friend thank you for sharing great memory 👍🏼

Awesome jobs

Nice work

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Loved the trip down memory lane. Beautiful work.

You are a true master craftsman! I love watching you work your magic.

Stunning work as always, cheers Keith.

Wow

Great vid, thanks for taking the time. JD/MO

Thanks again, I really like the Yellowstones...

Good recap. Shows some great work by the master!